Notations in processing orders Flashcards
1
Q
appt.
A
appointment
2
Q
aware
A
- USED FOR STAT ORDERS ONLY
- NUC must immediately, verbally inform the person/department who will carry out the order
ex: Lab Aware - stat lab test
ex: Nurse Aware - stat medication order
3
Q
booked
A
a booking date & time for a diagnostic test has been received
4
Q
done
A
the order has been done
5
Q
drawn
A
the lab has drawn the blood specimen
-used for stat lab orders only
6
Q
OE
A
order entered
7
Q
fax’d
A
the physician’s order has been faxed
-often a stamp is used
8
Q
given
A
- stat medication orders only
- the nurse writes this after giving medication
9
Q
K
A
kardex; patient’s kardex
10
Q
MAR
A
medication administration record
11
Q
noted
A
the order has been noted
12
Q
RMO
A
requisition made out;
a paper requisition has been completed (lab & diagnostic order)
13
Q
3/12
A
3 months
14
Q
3/52
A
3 weeks
15
Q
3/7
A
3 days
